The JB Petit school student, who is coached at the Padukone Badminton Academy at MIG CC (Bandra) by Jitesh Padukone, defeated Sehar Menon (three years her senior) 21-17, 21-17 to lodge the incredible win.

It was Taarini's first ever taste in competitive badminton. She is the youngest ever player to be inducted into the Padukone Academy.